Large Families Today

On the heels of my post about good websites for large families, we have a list of the best all-around sites for homeschoolers. These websites were chosen because they are updated frequently, have lots of resources (mostly free), have a personal tone about them or are generally just well-written and fun to visit! DonnaYoung.org - This is a great resource for all things printed! You can print planners, calendars, worksheets, and much more. Whenever I think, “I could use a template for... 

It seems silly to write such a headline, because of course he’s proud of his sons - and I’m sure he was before they helped little Maddye, but it’s nice to hear! Here’s part of an interview Mr. Duggar gave to  Examiner.com writer Isabella Zehnder: “It was quick thinking on their part. They reacted to the situation and took care of the little girl, Maddye, who wasn’t breathing. John performed CPR while Josh was on the phone with 911. They worked together to help save... 

Having a big family is a little odd, we admit, in this day and age. But we are certainly not alone! Here are 10 sites we love that also talk about having a large family and the day-to-day issues they face. 1.) Large Family Mothering - The thoughts and experiences of a homeschooling mother of 15! 2.) A Baker’s Dozen - Homeschooling mom of 13, blogger and photographer. 3.) Large Family Logistics - 9 Kids and a little perspective…”All of our lives must be surrendered to God.... 

Head to Auntie Anne’s on Feb. 20 and get your free pretzel. I’m hoping this will make up for the fact that there aren’t any Ben and Jerry’s around here for me to invade during free scoop day! Auntie Anne’s will even send you a text reminder the morning of FPD! Head here to check it out. http://www.auntieannes.com/fpd/FPD.html Thanks to Free Snatcher for this Freebie via Twitter!  

All that homeschooling must have taught these two boys something… From 40/29 TV.com in Arkansas - Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy “SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Two of the Duggar sons, Joshua and John, are being hailed as heroes, after family members said they helped save the life of a 6-year-old girl injured in a car crash last week. The crash happened right in front of Joshua’s car dealership on Thompson Street last Thursday afternoon. Three... 

I have been reluctant to write about potty training because I don’t want people to think I think I’m some kind of expert. However, a lot of people seem to have trouble with this issue and ask me how I do it so quickly, so I thought I’d throw my “method” out there. Having just successfully trained little Hogan #6 - she is 2.5 years old - I guess my very ordinary method works OK with both boys and girls. First, look for signs that your child is interested and ready. Allow... 

Just a note…We do not know if Anna Duggar, the daughter-in-law of Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar is pregnant with another child. However, we do know that she breastfeeds baby MacKynzie and that getting pregnant when a baby is 3 months old is pretty unlikely - but never impossible! We’ll let you know if we hear anything! http://www.largefamiliestoday.com/2009/04/01/is-anna-duggar-pregnant/  

A special 19 Kids and Counting will be out on Sunday, bringing in a new season of Duggar episodes. Read this article at People.com to read about some of the medical complications little Josie faced just after her birth. Say what you will about the Duggars, but they are totally devoted and loving parents.  Josie is expected to go home from the hospital sometime in February.  

A special episode of 18 Kids and Counting (now 19 Kids and Counting) will air on TLC Sunday, January 31 2010. This episode, called “Special Duggar Delivery” will air footage of the premature delivery of newest addition Josie Duggar.  

I was very happy to read that the Duggar family, subject of the show 18 Kids and Counting on TLC, has decided to put their show on hold until preemie Josie Duggar gets stronger. As many of you know, Michelle Duggar gave birth to Josie by C-section on Dec. 10, 2009 because of complications due to pre-eclampsia. She also suffered from gallstones, although this was not the reason for the premature birth, contrary to some Internet reports. Josie was born 3 months premature and weighed a little more than...